How to Cancel Your
Twitch Subscription
Cancel Twitch in under 3 minutes. Works for web, iPhone, and Android. Plus what happens to your watchlist and downloads.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~3 minutes
Method
Website or App
Refund
No partial refunds
Cancel Twitch Step by Step
Open the {name} app or website
Launch the app or visit twitch.tv in your browser. Sign in to the account with the active subscription.
Go to your Profile or Account page
Tap your profile icon or avatar. Select Account or Settings. Look for the subscription or billing section.
Find the cancel option
Look for Cancel Plan or End Subscription. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you won't see a cancel option here — you need to cancel through your phone's subscription settings instead.
Complete the cancellation
Follow the prompts, confirm your choice, and check your email for confirmation. Your Twitch access continues until your paid period ends.
Pro Tip
Some streaming services will show retention offers (cheaper plans, free months). Decide in advance if you want to accept.
Subscribed Through Apple or Google?
If you signed up for Twitch through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you need to cancel through those platforms instead.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap Twitch
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Google Play Store
- 2. Tap your profile icon
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Tap Subscriptions > Twitch
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription
What Happens After You Cancel Twitch?
You keep watching until your billing period ends
Twitch doesn't cut off access immediately. Enjoy your remaining time until the period you already paid for expires.
Your data is saved if you come back
Your watchlist, playlists, viewing history, and preferences are typically saved for several months after cancellation.
Downloaded content will expire
Any offline downloads through Twitch will become unavailable once your access ends. Watch or listen to downloaded content before your subscription expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my watchlist/playlists if I cancel Twitch?
No, Twitch saves your data (watchlist, playlists, history, preferences) for several months after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that window, everything will be restored.
Can I cancel Twitch from my phone?
If you subscribed directly through Twitch's website, cancel there. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, cancel in iPhone Settings > Subscriptions. For Google Play, use the Play Store > Subscriptions.
Will I get a refund from Twitch?
Twitch typically does not offer refunds for partial billing periods. Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle, so time your cancellation accordingly.
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